Before & After: A Pre-War Pad Gets Some Post-Modern Love

Architect Alexandria Barker began with this dark and dated pre-war apartment and transformed it into an open, loft-like space with modern detailing. Want to see it now?

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She lightened up the living and dining area by removing partitions throughout much of the space to let in the sun. To encourage flow, she replaced low doorways with 8 ft panel doors. Finally, she switched out the wooden hearth with a new Calacatta marble fireplace to create a sleek and bright focal point for the room.